Somewhere
to begin again.
Stone houses. Mountain roads. A village where everybody seems to know everybody. Discover the real places and everyday details behind the dream of life in Bulgaria.
What would you like to know?
Search free guides to places, residency, healthcare, homes and everyday life.
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Read our promise ↗More than a property search.
A different way of life.
For curious travellers, future residents and people who already call Bulgaria home.
Real villages, useful research and honest questions, without glossy promises.
The Bulgaria you won't find in a brochure.
Beyond the best-known cities are quiet lanes, villages tucked into the mountains, and homes with a story to tell.
But choosing where to live means understanding more than the view. How is the road in winter? Where do people shop? Could you get to a doctor? We're bringing those questions together with places worth exploring.
Meet the villagesCome and have a look around.
Where could you see yourself?
Follow the hills, discover a historic town, or look towards the Danube. There isn't just one version of Bulgaria.
It's about what an ordinary Tuesday might feel like.
The shops. The neighbours. The road home. The things you only discover when you spend time somewhere.
How to really get to know a village ↗Start with a place. Follow the questions.
Twelve villages are already on our map, each with its own little story and practical things worth looking into.
From Arbanasi and Hotnitsa to Leshten, Novo Selo and villages near Varna, discover why a place might appeal, what we've been able to establish and what needs checking in person.
Beyond the house, there's a whole life to plan.
From British residency requirements and healthcare to retirement, family, money and transport, find free, carefully sourced starting points.
Good questions deserve useful answers.
When the dream starts becoming a plan, you'll want to know how things actually work.
Making the move
Residency, healthcare and the practical steps before you set off.
02Finding a home
Older houses, generous gardens and what to check before committing.
03Everyday living
Healthcare, budgeting, transport and making a place feel familiar.
04People and businesses
Our developing guide to local services and independent enterprise.
Thinking of making somewhere your own?
A tired roof, walls in need of plaster, a garden that's taken over. Renovating an older home can be rewarding, but it's worth putting the numbers on paper first.
Our DIY calculators help estimate material quantities and compare available prices. They're there when you're ready, not in the way while you're dreaming.
Explore homes and renovation ↗There's a lot more to discover.
Whether Bulgaria is next year's plan or just a thought that won't go away, start wherever you like.
Browse the guides, save a few villages and come back when the next question occurs to you.
Where do Brits make a home in Bulgaria?
Explore reported British communities, villages and regions, with honest context about dated stories and everyday life.
Discover British communities ↗Move with confidence, not guesswork.
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